“mild, lingering spring” – Haiku upon having a puncture

mild, lingering spring,
a morning of dappled light;
like paradise found
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In truth, it was two punctures on my bike, or one poorly mended. But the morning was so fine and fresh and the light on the flowers in front of the mansions on Washington so lovely, that I did not even mind the walk.

Bestrewn – Roses in Rain

By the Renewing Lagoon – Forest Park, Missouri

Drying Bouquet in the Light of a Spring Storm

After the Storm – St. Louis West End – April 30, 2016